HUN 1201 Final Exam Part 1 Study Guide with Complete Solutions

HUN 1201 Final Exam Part 1 Study Guide with Complete Solutions Nutrition - Answer️️ -the science that studies food Why is nutrition important? - Answer️️ -there is a relationship between poor nutrition and diseases and also proper nutrition supports wellness; Goals of Healthy People 2020 - Answer️️ -Attain high-quality lives free of preventable diseases, achieve health equity, create social and physical environment that promote good health, and promote quality of life. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) - Answer️️ -a set of nutritional references values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) - Answer️️ -the daily nutrient intake level that meets the requirements of almost all (97% to 98%) healthy individuals in a given stage of gender groups Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) - Answer️️ -the average daily nutrient intake level that meets the requirements of half of the healthy individuals in a given group Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) - Answer️️ -the average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a health individual Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) - Answer️️ -a range of intakes for a particular energy source that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing adequate intakes of essential nutrients ©SOPHIABENNETT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR 7:59 PM Page | 2 Organic molecules - Answer️️ -carbon containing nutrients (Ex: carbs, lipids, proteins, and vitamins) Inorganic molecules - Answer️️ -no carbon (Ex: H20 and minerals) Nutrients - Answer️️ -chemicals in foods that our bodies use for growth and function Macronutrients - Answer️️ -necessary for building and maintaining body tissues and providing energy for daily activities (Include carbs, lipids, and fats) Micronutrients - Answer️️ -need in very small amounts and that f